TomTom ONE IQ Routes Edition Europe 42 Sat-Nav

All-singing widescreen models may be the most feature-rich and interesting sat-navs to read about, but lots of people just want something cheap and pocket-friendly for the odd trip now and then. For this type of user, TomTom's ONE has offered no-frills navigation for a keen price for a few years now. However, it's not the cheapest model you can buy, so TomTom has recently added a few choice features from its higher-end GO models to create the IQ Routes version, offering more capabilities for a bit more money than the entry level.



This isn't quite as effective as TomTom's HD Traffic system, as the information used is based on historical averages not the current real situation. But it's a lot like the way people who know an area actually take alternative roads to avoid traffic. In our experience, IQ Routes has proven relatively effective, taking us away from regularly traffic-laden roads during rush hour, but choosing them if they are the quickest option when clear. It's not an infallible system, though, and can still be topped by real local knowledge due to thin data for some infrequently used roads.